Lawrence Board backs Wicked broadband pilot loan
Downtown Lawrence and East Lawrence edge closer to fast Internet like Google Fiber as a city advisory board recommends a $1 million loan guarantee for a Lawrence based firm to launch a pilot project. Commissioner Mike Gaughan urges timely action to avoid falling behind in high speed access.
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Study finds one third of LMH ER patients need not ER care
A board briefing at Lawrence Memorial Hospital shows roughly 30 percent of ER visitors could be better served in primary care settings such as a doctor's office or urgent care. The ER operates on an all‑pay plan but serves as a primary care destination for many Americans amid ACA coverage expansion and primary care doctor shortages.
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Charges against business owner dropped
Federal Judge Carlos Murguia dismissed a 19 count indictment against Guy Neighbors former Yellow House store owner after years of delays violating his right to a speedy trial. Prosecutors had charged Neighbors and his wife Carrie in 2007 with wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering over selling stolen goods.
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